Avon Rubber has won an order from the US Department of Defense (DoD) for 135,000 M50 mask systems. The respirators form part of the company’s sole source US Joint Services General Purpose Mask (JSGPM) programme contract.
6 June 2014

Melksham-based Avon Rubber said as a result of strong trading they expect their half year result to be substantially better than in 2013 and believe the Group’s full year adjusted operating profit will be towards the upper end of current market expectations.
14 April 2014

Cooper Tire Europe has signed a sponsorship deal with Barclays Premier League side, Arsenal Football Club, in a multi-year deal that marks “an important milestone” in the brand’s 100 year history. The partnership will begin before the start of the 2014/15 season.
12 February 2014

Germany’s auto parts and tire maker Continental has agreed to acquire Veyance Technologies, a US maker of industrial hoses and conveyor belts, from The Carlyle Group for €1.4bn (£1.2bn).
11 February 2014